The fat mass and obesity associated gene, FTO, is also associated with osteoporosis phenotypes.

Obesity and osteoporosis are closely correlated genetically. FTO gene has been consistently identified to be associated with obesity phenotypes. A recent study reported that the mice lacking Fto could result in lower bone mineral density (BMD). Thus, we hypothesize that the FTO gene might be also im...

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Main Authors: Yan Guo, Hui Liu, Tie-Lin Yang, Siyang M Li, Siyuan K Li, Qing Tian, Yong-Jun Liu, Hong-Wen Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3220685?pdf=render